This fraudulent activity made quite a splash in the press a few years ago. To combat these nefarious schemes aimed at pilfering our hard-earned cash, it’s imperative that we report them all through the system established by the government and law enforcement to track, record, and investigate all phone and internet scams. You can find clear guidance on how to notify about dubious emails, texts, calls, websites, adverts, and beyond on the rather underexposed section of the National Cyber Security Centre’s website dedicated to PHISHING scams: 'https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams'. Here’s a quick rundown: Text any scam call details to 7726. Be sure to await a confirmation response, as you may need to verify your submission. For screenshots of suspect texts, drop an email to '[email protected]'. And if you've received dodgy emails, send them over to '[email protected]'. For more comprehensive detail, be sure to check out the NCSC website!

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Hi. The company is no longer trading, and the number doesn't belong to it either. So, I'm pretty sure the poster is a scammer writing a fake review to target the company owner. I think it's quite disgusting that someone can be so mean and tell lies.

Contacted the Tennant helpline for legal assistance in taking action against my landlord.

I keep getting these dodgy calls that never bother to leave a voicemail, so I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number!

I received one of those irritating auto-dialler calls earlier today - you know the sort with that faint background chatter typical of a call centre. A bloke's voice popped up and asked, "Can you hear me?" I simply uttered back, "Hello." From there, he launched into some dodgy spiel. Naturally, I cut him off and ended the call. This little annoyance happened just around lunchtime.

I received a call from a woman with an accent that sounded distinctly Indian, claiming she was representing 3UK. She seemed eager to share some ‘exclusive offer’ for 3 clients. However, I decided to throw her a curveball and asked her if she could verify my two contract numbers, which I hinted were right in front of her. Lo and behold, she abruptly ended the call!

I received a rather unexpected video call out of the blue.

I'm receiving an incessant stream of unsolicited calls every single day. Whether it's a scam or just an annoyance, it's definitely starting to feel like harassment.

Beware of this phone number! It seems quite dodgy as the caller, posing as a delivery service, claimed they had 'missed' us and then proceeded to request all our personal information, even down to our date of birth! Exercise extreme caution!

I own my home outright, so there's no need for any repairs. I'm a bit puzzled as to how they obtained my number in the first place!

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To aid in the fight against these relentless scams targeting us, it's essential that we report them through the official channels established by the government, police, and Ofcom. They have a system in place to track and address all sorts of phone and internet fraud. For exhaustive information on how to report these nefarious practices—be it through emails, text messages, phone calls, websites, or online adverts—you should certainly visit the under-publicised section dedicated to phishing on the National Cyber Security Centre's website: 'https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams'. In summary: - Send any suspicious text or call information to 7726 and keep an eye out for an acknowledgement in case confirmation is necessary. - Make sure to block the pesky number immediately. - For any dodgy messages you receive, take a screenshot and email them to '[email protected]'. - If it's an email scam you've encountered, don't forget to forward it to '[email protected]'. Together, we can hopefully put a dent in their operations!

Received a text from this number. They referred to me as 'Mum' and said it was their new contact number. Quite baffling!

When I inquired about how he managed to get hold of my number, he refused to shed any light on it.

I received a call from this number associated with ####. They contacted me to obtain my address and then proceeded to inquire about sending them money. Shockingly, they attempted to swindle my 15-year-old son!

I noticed an ad for cleaning services, but then the person started prying into my hobbies, asking if I whip up meals and other personal stuff. That's rather intrusive, don’t you think?

It’s just another instance of the classic wangiri scam, isn’t it? Interestingly, there are now far more clever and technologically advanced versions of this age-old trick. This con really targets the numerous gullible folks in the UK who, without a second thought, ring back numbers they don’t recognise. It could cost a pretty penny! To combat these deceitful tactics, it’s crucial that we pass on as much information as we can to the authorities set up by the government and police to track down and scrutinise all sorts of phone and online scams. You can find steps for reporting dubious emails, messages, calls, dodgy websites, advertisements, and other suspicious activities on the rather underappreciated National Cyber Security Centre website in their PHISHING section: 'https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/colleciton/phishing-scams'. Also, it's advisable to forward any strange calls by texting 7726. Definitely take a look at that NCSC site for more guidance!

It appears that he’s got his sights set on women, and quite frankly, it gives you the heebie-jeebies.

I've had this number call me repeatedly, but they've never bothered to leave a voicemail. Seems dodgy to me—possibly a scammer!

Had a nasty experience with a spam caller claiming they were from O2.

Complete con job, purporting to be from O2.

I let the call this afternoon ring out because I recognized the number from a prior check.

I've just received a rather peculiar message and I'm trying to figure out if it's legitimate or some sort of scam. It says: "MONZO: A new gadget 'Michael's iPhone 8' has been linked to your account. If you didn't approve this, please ring us on 0330 133 3084." Any thoughts?